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There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean read more
To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean and plant himself afresh.
